The Offspring — The Lounge
Jack White once showed up to a neighborhood BBQ — and no one knew who he was
Jack White once showed up to a neighborhood potluck — and no one knew who he was.
To be fair, the musician DOES spend a lot of time on the road. And the neighborhood had little interaction with Jack other than occasionally hearing guitar coming faintly from the garage of their reclusive neighbor — who had a gated historical home in Nashville.
But in 2015, he joined the annual event. And the story (and PICTURE) is amazing. Check it out here.
Celebrating the life of Ray Liotta
Sad news coming out out the Dominican Republic where the actor was filming a movie ‘Dangerous Waters,’ Ray Liotta passed away in his sleep, he was 67 years old. No foul play is suspected, more from WGN News here.
Such an incredible talent from his breakout role in Field of Dreams to Goodfellas to Something Wild to Cop Land to Marriage Story and his many television appearances. He will be missed. What is your favorite Ray Liotta moment? I loved him hosting SNL back in 03, “it’s like girls gone wild in here!” (clip below) <3 Lauren
This IL house listing went viral… behold “Basement House”
Listed for $35,000 in Deer Creek, this IL home has everything- except a lot of sunlight. Feast your eyes on “Basement House.” It’s a two bedroom, one bathroom, 832 square foot dream… without a lot sunlight. There’s already offers, so move fast!
Travis Barker was in Architectural Digest, check out his house in Calabasas!
Blink 182’s drummer Travis Barker was recently featured in Architectural Digest and lucky for us they made a video of it! Check out his Calabasas mansion complete with a tranquil pool in the backyard, his zen bedroom, and you can even catch a few glimpses of Kourtney too!
This beat boxer is on a higher level!
Mohamed Belkhir AKA “MB14” will leave you stunned at this beatboxing . He does everything with his mouth! Unreal! Watch him in action creating a symphonic delicacy… He’s definitely on a higher level!
How much money makes you rich?!
Most people want to be rich when they get older… or right now! But what is “rich.” Everyone has different definitions of how much money that would take.
Gen Zers said $394,000 a year . . . Millennials, $721,000 . . . Gen Xers, $887,000 . . . and Baby Boomers said just over $1 MILLION a year in income. Pretty much everyone agreed you’re also “rich” if you’ve got around $1 million in savings. DANG!
51% of Americans believe they’ll be rich someday, according to the survey. And 53% said that regardless of what you’ve heard, money CAN buy happiness.
https://www.rubyhome.com/blog/what-is-considered-rich/
The Illinois Corn Maze is going to switch to hemp!
The Great Godfrey Corn Maze is changing it up this fall. Instead of a corn maze, they’ll be using hemp. It’s easier and cheaper to grow than corn. Last year, the corn maze had to be shut down due to unseasonable weather, so organizers started looking for different options. The corn didn’t grow as tall as it should have last year, but hemp can get up to 12 feet high. Now you’ll really get lost in the maze!
Check out their facebook page for updates!
https://www.facebook.com/GreatGodfreyMaze/
The Muppets Theme sounds better in every movie- here’s proof
The final scene in Dirty Dancing is iconic. Every girl swooned as Patrick Swayze danced with Jennifer Grey to the tune of “I Had The Time Of My Life.” Someone clever changed it up and put their dance moves to the tune of the Muppet’s theme song and it’s hilarious how perfectly it fits. Watch!
Best rooftop restaurants in Chicago
Summer doesn’t last long in Chicago so you need to be outside as much as you can! Even when you’re dining! These are the best places in Chicago to eat alfresco. Make sure to hit them up… before it’s cold again.
- Cindy’s Rooftop– It sits right above the Chicago Athletic Association, and has the best views of Lake Michigan, and Millennium Park.
- Aba– This gem in the Fulton Market District has a beautiful terrace with cozy private greenhouses as well, plus a menu that features a lot of vegan options!
- Homestead on the Roof– In the heart of West Town, this roof deck is an oasis with a 3,000 square foot organic rooftop garden.
- Shanghai Terrace– Some of the best Chinese cuisine, at the five start hotel, The Peninsula Chicago
- Gibson’s Italia– This swanky outdoor dining space is right along the river in West Loop. Enjoy their modern Italian dishes while watching the boats go by.
- Tanta– This restaurant brings Peruvian flavor to River North. It boasts fantastic skyline views, and an excellent brunch menu.
Why did this married couple light themselves on fire?!
After saying “I Do” this couple did the unthinkable, they lit themselves on fire! The couple. Gabe and Ambyr, both work in Hollywood as stunt doubles and thought what better way to get married than to pay homage to their respective careers. They’re both on FIRE as the walk down the (outdoor) aisle. Every person there will remember their wedding!
Crazy facts to make your brain go boom!
Ugh! These facts are nasty! Memorize these if you want to gross out your coworker today, and anyone else for that matter. Also, think twice about putting your head band in too… yish!
Kurt’s stuff sold at auction: a guitar, a car, and a painting of Michael Jackson
NOTE: This is an update of the original article posted before the auction took place.
A bunch of Kurt Cobain’s stuff sold at auction this weekend at Julien’s, and the stuff — well, it is quite varied. To say the LEAST.
The guitar he used in the “Smells Like Teen Spirit” music video expected to get around $750K. Instead, the owner of the Indianapolis Colts bid $4.5 million on the 1969 Fender Mustang. Wow.
Someone is the proud owner of Kurt’s 1965 Dodge Dart ($375,000). An original painting of Michael Jackson sold as well ($87,500). Plus a bunch of NFTs and other Cobain stuff.
You can click on this link here to see the haul (just search keyword COBAIN)….or better yet, just look at all the stuff sold. Chances are you will recognize a few of the musicians!
Bid on a sweet Fall Out Boy print to support Mental Health Awareness Month
Fall Out Boy is teaming with Soundwaves Art to auction off this really awesome piece of artwork based on their song “ThnksFrThMmrs” — and you can bid on it to support artists in need for Mental Health Awareness Month.
The limited edition print (numbered 1/25) is made using the audio from the song — and all proceeds go to benefit the Sweet Relief Mental Health Fund in order to provide mental health resources to approximately 250 music industry professionals and their family members in need of these crucial resources.
Steve Aoki threw one of the worst first pitches of all time! Watch!
Steve Aoki is a record producer and executive. He’s not known for his athletic prowess. So don’t be too hard on the man after watching this first pitch that went to… you get it. Did he do it on purpose? Did he practice it? At ALL?! This might be the best, WORST first pitch ever.
These names from the 1920’s are about to become trendy
Naming a kid is hard! Some woman in NY gets paid $1500 a pop to do it! You can do it yourself for free though. Here are some ideas of baby names that are about to become popular, again. Back in the 1920’s they had their heyday, but they’re coming back, tootsie! Names that are over 100 years old tend to get trendy again…
The Top 10 old-school girls’ names that could be trendy again: Joan . . . Mary . . . Margaret . . . Dorothy . . . Gladys . . . Irene . . . Iris . . . Elsie . . . Ada . . . and Mabel.
The Top 10 for boys: Ronald . . . Arthur . . . Robert . . . Albert . . . Freddie . . . Edward . . . Archie . . . Ernest . . . Isaac . . . and Harris.
https://nypost.com/2022/05/11/1920s-era-baby-names-set-to-make-a-comeback-this-century/
You can’t wear white to a wedding- but you also aren’t supposed to wear THIS
Everyone knows that you’re not supposed to wear white to a wedding. You can’t show up the bride! But did you know that you’re also not supposed to wear RED?! You’ll stand out too much in pictures. Save the sexy, deep, V-neck for another event. Apparently this is a rule!
5.22.2022 History Of Alternative
Hour 1
- The Ramones – Blitzkrieg Bop
- A Perfect Circle – 3 Libras
- Weezer – Buddy Holly
- Electronic – Getting Away With It
- Sponge – Plowed
- The Ting Tings – Shut Up And Let Me Go
- The Pixies – Debaser
- Orgy – Blue Monday
- Soundgarden – Burden In My Hand
- The Jam – That’s Entertainment
- Franz Ferdinand – Take Me Out
- Letters To Cleo – Here And Now
- Red Hot Chili Peppers – By The Way
Hour 2
- The Smiths – Bigmouth Strikes Again
- Travis – Why Does It Always Rain On Me?
- Smashing Pumpkins – Ava Adore
- INXS – What You Need
- Beastie Boys – Body Movin’
- The National – Mistaken For Strangers
- U2 – The Fly
- Wheatus – Teenage Dirtbag
- Foo Fighters – Monkey Wrench
- O.M.D. – Dreaming
- Muse – Madness
- The Jesus And Mary Chain – Head On
- Garbage – Stupid Girl
Hour 3
- XTC – Generals And Majors
- Everclear – Santa Monica
- Pearl Jam – State Of Love And Trust
- Wang Chung – Dance Hall Days
- Blur – Song 2
- The Gaslight Anthem – The ’59 Sound
- Depeche Mode – World In My Eyes
- Hole – Malibu
- Gorillaz – Feel Good Inc.
- The Clash – Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
- Alanis Morissette – Ironic
- Dinosaur Jr. – Feel The Pain
- 311 – Amber
Hour 4
- The Cure – Why Can’t I Be You?
- Smash Mouth – Walkin’ On The Sun
- Alice In Chains – Got Me Wrong
- Cowboy Junkies – Sweet Jane
- Dave Matthews Band – Ants Marching
- Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Heads Will Roll
- The Cult – She Sells Sanctuary
- Caesars – Jerk It Out
- Radiohead – Paranoid Android
- The Smithereens – Blood And Roses
- Mighty Mighty Bosstones – The Impression That I Get
- Soho – Hippychick
Some adult is going to get paid $1K to take the SAT again
You can relive one of the worst parts of high school all over again! And get paid for your misery!
The tutoring company Learner is going to pay one post-high school adult $1,000 to take the SAT — to see if they can do better than the national average (1060).
You’ll get 3 hours and 15 minutes to finish the exam (that’s about $300 per hour, for those who won’t be excelling in the math portion). And you won’t have to do the essay portion.
If you are glutton for punishment, enter the dream job contest here.
Coffee beans — aren’t even beans after all.
Mind blown.
Among the “5 Myths & Misconceptions About Coffee” shared by Wired, coffee beans aren’t even beans — they’re seeds:
“Technically, it’s the endosperm (pit) of a special kind of berry typically from the Coffea Arabica plant. Initially, it’s wrapped in a thin red fruit that’s peeled off during the cleaning process. Then it’s a light silvery green color until it’s shipped and roasted—eventually reaching your kitchen counter.”
Enjoy your seed juice the next time you wake up with Brian Ali and Justin. ☕
